The notification provide relief to manufacturers, packers, and importers of pre-packaged goods following recent GST rate revisions. The companies can continue using existing packaging and unsold stock manufactured before 22nd September 2025 without re-labelling, re-stickering, or re-packaging, provided that retailers are informed of revised GST rates through official circulars. This measure eliminates the earlier requirement to publish revised prices in two newspapers under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules. Additionally, the Central Government has extended the deadline for exhausting existing packaging materials and wrappers from 31st December 2025 to 31st March 2026. During this period, corrections to retail sale prices (MRP) can be made by stamping, sticker, or online printing as applicable, although declaring revised prices on old stock or unused packaging remains voluntary.